How did you meet?Kaison and I met through mutual friends at a Fourth of July party, but life took us in different directions. A year later, we reconnected when he started coming to the country club where I worked at the time.

Tell us your proposal story!We recently became first time home buyers when we purchased a 1970s split level that we're fervently renovating. After my graduate school commencement in May, we hosted a party so friends and family could see our new home and all of our progress for the first time. Kaison had another reason to celebrate up his sleeve. He gathered everyone in the back yard, and began a toast that ended with him on one knee and a "yes!" through my happy tears!

What has been your favorite part of being engaged?My favorite part of being engaged is getting to plan the wedding I've dreamt of since I was a little girl. Kaison's favorite part of being engaged is knowing we get to spend the rest of our lives together.